03
Apr
2025
Texas is set to replace temporary paper tags with metal plates due to rising criminal activity linked to the misuse of paper tags. This change, effective July 1, aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to track vehicles and improve efficiency for car dealers.
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24
Mar
2025
New York City has impounded over 4,000 vehicles in a crackdown on ghost license plates, which are altered or obscured plates used to evade traffic enforcement. The initiative has led to numerous arrests and significant fines for toll evasion, with new regulations set to take effect soon.
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19
Mar
2025
A new legislative proposal in Florida aims to require vehicles to display front license plates in addition to the rear tags already mandated. This initiative, supported by state lawmakers, is claimed to address the rising incidence of hit-and-run accidents by enhancing vehicle identification.
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18
Mar
2025
A Kent woman faced wrongful accusations of being involved in a car accident 280 miles away due to cloned license plates, highlighting a growing issue of number plate fraud that affects innocent drivers and poses challenges for law enforcement and insurance companies.
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17
Mar
2025
A new report highlights the alarming rise of "ghost plates"--illegal vehicle registration plates that render cars invisible to speed cameras. These plates, which appear normal to the naked eye, use reflective materials that interfere with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. In response to this growing issue, MPs are advocating for stricter penalties to deter reckless driving and improve road safety.
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17
Mar
2025
New York City is intensifying its efforts to combat the growing issue of "ghost plates," which are license plates intentionally obscured to evade tolls and identification. With new regulations set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the city aims to enhance road safety and accountability among drivers.
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14
Mar
2025
A Kent woman faced significant distress when her car's number plate was cloned, leading to her being wrongfully accused of a crash in Liverpool—over 280 miles away from her home. This incident highlights the growing issue of number plate fraud, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK.
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31
Jan
2025
A Neptune Township police officer faces criminal charges for illegally accessing personal information about a woman through law enforcement databases to ask her out, raising concerns about the misuse of police resources and ethical conduct.
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11
Jan
2025
The introduction of a congestion toll in New York City has inadvertently fueled the demand for illegal DIY kits that allow drivers to obscure their license plates. These kits, easily accessible online, enable individuals to evade tolls and traffic enforcement, raising concerns among city officials about increased law evasion.
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